The Somali Institute for Defence & International Studies is a research institute based in Mogadishu, Somalia. It was established in 2022 and is part of The University of Government and Economics. It is a politically independent institute.

This is the first Somali Institute for Defence & International Studies. Its stated objectives are to conduct research and provide essays to students from The University of Government and Economics in the area of Security and Defense Policy, Governance,  Economics and international relations.